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TFH 86

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,101 mi
Last recorded19,101 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 86
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,839 miles

Rear possible noisy bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 16,839 miles

Rear possible noisy bearing

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,143 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 13,997 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 12,063 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 11,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 10,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 9,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,377 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,895 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2010 7,217 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,217 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 5,058 miles

throttle sticking slightly on full lock only when operated

Pass 7 Jun 2008 3,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,452 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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TFH 86 is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFH 86, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFH 86 registered?

TFH 86 is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is TFH 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFH 86 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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